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Tea party!

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending my very first RNA (Romantic Novelists’ Association) event – a tea party in York at the beautiful Guildhall.

I joined the RNA at the beginning of this year and slowly but surely have got to know some of its members through Facebook and Twitter.

And through people kindly reaching out, I had already met half a dozen local members a few times for lunch – something which helped me greatly when it came to attending this ‘proper’ do.

The prospect of a hundred romance authors gathered in one place was a daunting one for an introvert like me . . . although those who met me might not realise this, as I have a tendency to babble to hide my nerves! Heartfelt apologies to those who experienced this phenomenon at the weekend 🙂

I needn’t have worried. Members of the RNA are a friendly and supportive bunch, and it was so nice to recognise people I had chatted to online and approach them or be approached.

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7 thoughts on “Tea party!”

Great post, Helen. It was lovely to meet you in person and sorry I was perusing the menu when you were taking the photo! I know what you mean about talking when slightly nervous about so many people – I think that’s partly why I talk too much at such events and I always feel exhausted afterwards!